The Food Newsletter

Ingredients

1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

5 1/4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

Yellow food coloring

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Directions

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine 1 stick butter, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 1/2 cups sugar; mix on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Stir in food coloring to make pale yellow. Transfer to a small bowl; cover.